148 Terra Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 148 Terra Vista Avenue was constructed in 1953 and is currently owned by Alhambra Commercial Center. The property has undergone several significant improvements and regulatory events over the past decade, most notably a comprehensive fire safety upgrade completed in 2018 that included the installation of 133 sprinklers and a new fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring, costing over $93,000 combined.

The building's systems were extensively updated between 2014-2020, including new furnaces for all units, complete plumbing system upgrades (including bathrooms, water heaters, and sewer lines), and electrical system improvements such as 400-amp service installation and new appliance and fixture connections for all units. The property has faced several compliance and maintenance challenges over the years, including a serious safety violation in 2010 regarding deteriorating wooden stairs used for emergency egress, though this was resolved by early 2012. Multiple expired permits from 2014-2017 indicate periods of incomplete or delayed work, particularly regarding plumbing and mechanical systems.

The building has experienced some recurring issues, including two documented sewage backups in 2021 and periodic graffiti incidents. Several planning proposals to modify the building, including combining two top-floor units and adding a new townhouse unit, have been submitted and withdrawn or approved, though it's unclear if these have been implemented. Recent 311 calls reveal occasional maintenance and compliance issues, but most work performed between 2014 and 2023 has been properly completed and inspected, suggesting improved adherence to building codes in recent years.